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U of M scores low on ‘green’ report card, accuracy of...
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The University of Saskatchewan and the University of Manitoba have scored a C- and C+ respectively on the College Sustainability Report Card. Out of all Canadian universities scored, the U of M received the...
Website promotes borrowing, lending instead of tossing in trash
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With the economy turning sour, people are looking for creative ways to save money. Many have turned to BorrowMe.com, an online forum where people can lend, rent or sell just about anything.
Users that are...
New website allowing students to sell course material criticized by university...
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In the last couple of years a number of websites have created an interactive marketplace where students on select college campuses in the United States can share class notes with fellow students.
On these...
NDP candidates square off on poverty reduction
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NDP candidates Steve Ashton and Greg Selinger faced off on how they would tackle poverty in the province last Monday at the University of Winnipeg.
The forum, organized by the Make Poverty History campaign, provided...
Canada West foundation report highlights Winnipeg Initiative for a safer tomorrow
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The latest report delivered by Canada West Foundation’s Core Challenges Initiative has recently named the North End Community Renewal Corporation (NECRC) as one of the many inner city establishments in Western Canada fighting against...
NDP leadership candidates promise access, affordability for university students
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To the delight of many university and college students, NDP leadership candidate Steve Ashton has promised that, if elected premier, he will bring back the tuition freeze.
“I’m a strong believer in affordability for...
AUCC calls for increased investments
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OTTAWA (CUP) — The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) has presented a briefing to the House of Commons standing committee on finance in hopes that millions of dollars will be set...
